MYSON SANCTUARY SITE THE LEFT OF A LOST KINGDOM

MySon sanctuary is something left from a holy center of Champa Kingdom which lasts from 2nd to 14th century in the land which is Central Vietnam now aday. The big system of temples and shrines in a small valley surrounded by high ranges of mountains make it unknown since the kingdom collapsed until the discovery of a French hiker in 20th century. The temples and shrines are dedicated to Siva’s Gods by the Champa Kings. The story is the same to Angkor Watt but this is in Vietnam and the temples and shrines are made by bricks, and the glue to make them together is still a secret to today scientists.

The trip to MySon sanctuary is to see only a small part of the complex discovered as most of them has been destroyed by the bombs at war time. However, the remains in ruins are still able to tell a big story of a big Kingdom that once lasted.

OVERVIEW

The half day trip is fully with history of the land, the art styles of Champa culture and the features of the Sivaism. The history of the land and Champa belief in Siva will be recalled in the transportation making attraction for the trip. The walking trip into My Son Sanctuary is also a time for listening the stories behind the relics remained like temple for Siva, temple for Goddess of Fire, shrine for cow, Linga and Yoni, etc. The trip is then a discovery in history and culture, and not suitable for traveler of relax seeking only.

Be in mind that the visit insides My Son Sanctuary area is only made by walking (on nearly flat trails with steps upto temples) and no other way of visiting. The walking is line in the forest then you need to bring with you insect repellent ( for mosquito) and drinking water. However, breeze is rare here (as the valley is surrounded by mountains) then a hand fan is also recommended.

The tour cost varies for bus or boat option with inclusions of transportation, guide, entrance fees

The duration of the tour is approximately 4 hours and a half, This means it lasts from 8:00 AM to around 12:30 PM.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

The special culture of Champa people via remains and ruins.

Visit the relics made since 2nd century.

The Champa dance of Champa girls.

ITINERARY

Be welcome by your tour guide around 7:00 AM at your hotel and take a drive around 60 minutes to the My Son sanctuary site, passing green rice fields and villages. On arrival, enjoy the music dance which once used in the festivals of Champa Kingdom.

Take a transfer by shuttle bus from the center to the site we start the hiking into the sanctuary site. It is of high possibility we can sit on a jeep made in Russian half century ago.

Start the two hour walking along the historic and cultural ruins of My Son of which made from 2nd century. The hiking trip take you to many temples, shrines, Linga, Yoni, or just a brick pile which was not destroyed by time but bomb. There are many bomb craters long the trails to exposure the tough history of Vietnam at a time.

Make a drive back to Hoi An which is expected to end the tour around 12:30 PM.

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